- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canaan, ME
Canaan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canaan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231459000746
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canaan Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maine schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Maine
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
Canaan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Canaan Elementary School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 231459000746 · Canaan, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 7.6:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Skowhegan Area High School (686 students)
Canaan Elementary School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Canaan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skowhegan Area
Skowhegan Area High School
686 students
- Skowhegan Area
Skowhegan Area Middle School
473 students
- Mill Stream El
Mill Stream Elementary School
309 students
- Bloomfield Ele 267
Bloomfield Elementary School
267 students
- Margaret Chase 180
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
180 students
- This school 160
Canaan Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Canaan Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canaan Elementary School compares
Canaan Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 94% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Maine - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Canaan Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 54/Msad 54 reports $22,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canaan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skowhegan Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Stream Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canaan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canaan Elementary School
How many students attend Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canaan, ME. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 7.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canaan Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Canaan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canaan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canaan Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Canaan, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 54/Msad 54?
Besides Canaan Elementary School, Rsu 54/Msad 54 also operates Skowhegan Area High School (686 students), Skowhegan Area Middle School (473 students), and Mill Stream Elementary School (309 students). See the Rsu 54/Msad 54 district page for the complete list.